BREAKING: Bomb Threat At St. Louis City Hall – UPDATE: Multiple LARGE Homemade Devices Found (LIVE VIDEO)

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Breaking news in St. Louis as a bomb threat is made against City Hall. Images coming out of St. Louis show multiple devices that clearly appear to be homemade and LARGE.

Fox 2 reports:

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Police are investigating a bomb threat reported Tuesday morning at St. Louis City Hall. A suspicious container was found near the south side of the building around 7:30a.m. All staff members have been evacuated as a precaution. Clark Avenue is currently shut down.

A second similar cylinder and a bag have been discovered at three entrances. which remains closed while emergency crews work.

Developing…

(h/t Tony)

UPDATE: Here’s an image of one of the devices:

UPDATE: Channel 4 reports:

According to a Alderman Joe Vaccaro, an oxygen tank with wires coming out of it was found on the Clark side entrance to the building.

St. Louis police warning of a “loud POP” as bomb squad approaches cylinder with device.

UPDATE: Live video from the scene:KMOV.com

UPDATE: Bomb squad attaches wires to one of the devices.

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(via KMOV live stream)

UPDATE: St. Louis PD released this image of one of the devices.
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UPDATE: ALL CLEAR St. Louis PD announced moments ago

@SLMPD: The suspicious devices have been secured and officers are working to ensure the area around City Hall is safe. The investigation continues.

 

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